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From: Flowers, Margaret (ACL) <xxxxxx@ACL.HHS.GOV>
Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2021 11:31 AM
To: xxxxxx@LIST.NIH.GOV
Subject: FW: COVID-19 Resources: Updates for Partners

 

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As COVID-19 vaccines begin rolling out across the country, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Office of Minority Health (CMS OMH) is taking action to protect the health and safety of our nation’s patients and providers and keeping you updated on the latest COVID-19 resources from HHS, CDC, and CMS.

The CMS OMH COVID-19 Resources on Vulnerable Populations webpage is being continuously updated. Please note, there are specific webpages for both health care professionals and consumers and patients. Please check back often for the most up-to-date information, including information regarding the COVID-19 vaccine. Questions? Please e-mail us: xxxxxx@cms.hhs.gov.

CMS OMH will continue to compile resources and materials to help you share important and relevant information on the COVID-19 vaccine with the people you serve. You can find these and more resources on the CMS COVID-19 Policies & Guidance and the HHS COVID Education Campaign page.  

What can you do right now to help promote vaccine safety and encourage Medicare beneficiaries to get vaccinated when they have the opportunity?

1) Shared Goals:

  • We all want to fight COVID spread and get to a place where the people we serve can get back to normal, to do this we need to continue the 3Ws (Wear, Wait, Wash) and promote vaccinations – especially among those who are hesitant.

2) Share Information with Medicare Beneficiaries:

  • Once the COVID-19 vaccine becomes available to you, you will need 2 doses of the vaccine for it to be effective. When you receive your first dose, make sure to schedule your second dose.
  • Medicare covers the COVID-19 vaccine, so there will be no cost to you.
  • State governments are handling the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines. Look for updates from your state and local officials as more doses of the vaccine become available for additional priority groups.
  • Visit CDC.gov for additional trustworthy information on the COVID-19 vaccines.
  • For more information on your Medicare coverage, visit Medicare.gov.

3) Encourage Medicare Beneficiaries to get the vaccine:

After Vaccination: A couple of things to keep in mind:

  • You’ll be observed for about 15 minutes after you get the vaccine to monitor for any immediate adverse effects.
  • Side effects can be similar to the flu symptoms, but they should go away in a few days.
  • Your body will need time to fully develop protection once you’ve been vaccinated, just like any other vaccine.
  • Continue to practice the 3Ws even after vaccination. Cover your mouth and nose with a mask when around others, stay at least 6 feet away from others, avoid crowds, and wash your hands often.

Additional COVID-19 resources to share broadly:

CDC.gov

HHS.gov

Medicare.gov

CMS.gov

Questions? Please e-mail us: xxxxxx@cms.hhs.gov.

Thank you,
The CMS Office of Minority Health

 

 

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